Clean Sole

ABSTRACT

A device comprising of four components attached to a portable, compact case that is used to clean the soles of shoes. The first component known as the Pick Tang is used to pick out stones, dirt and debris from the cavities of soles. The second component known as the Steelo Brush is used to brush away dirt and debris from the sole of shoes. The third component known as the Scraper is used to scrape off dirt, grime, chewing gum and any other sticky substance from the soles. The fourth component known as the Driver is used to push out dirt, debris, mud, ice, snow and anything else stuck in the narrow grooves of the soles. The four components are attached to the fifth component, the case. The case is comprised of two pieces that are held together by four pairs of male/female connectors. The components are able to retract into the carriage in their closed positions. The components are opened utilizing a fingernail grip found on the shafts of each component.

There are four movable components that are attached to a central case. In the closed position all the components retract fully into the case of the invention. (See Drawing 1A)

Component #1 is a thin metal tang. Similar in shape and form to a singular tang on a fork but slightly longer. There will be a fingernail grip to open the component from its closed position. Component #1 will be known as the Pick Tang.

Component #2 is a flat hard plastic/metal shaft with a hard rubber tip. There will be a fingernail grip to open the component from its closed position. Component #2 will be known as the Scraper.

Component #3 is a steel bristled brush attached to a hard plastic/metal shaft. There will be a fingernail protrusion to grip to open the component from its closed position. Component #3 will be known as the Steelo Brush.

Component #4 is a narrow long metal rod with a round indented tip. The shape is comparable to a screwdriver shaft. There will be a fingernail grip to open the component from its closed position. Component #4 will be known as the Driver.

Component #5 is the body of the invention (from now on referred to as the case). It is snapped together and held securely with a male/female connector combination made of metal and plastic. Metal serving the inner layer and outer sides. The flat back side of the case will have a plastic outer layer.

Component #6 are a pair of male/female connectors holding the case together. The connectors are made of a combination of metal and plastic and work in a nut/bolt fashion.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A: Depicts the invention in full form with all four components in their closed position. The components will be able to retract within the case when they are in their closed position.

FIGS. 1B-1E: Depicts closeups of the four components of the invention. The closeups show the shape, form and texture of the individual components. FIGS. 1B-1 E depicts the following components:

1B—The Pick Tang is a long, narrow metal rod similar in shape to a singular fork tang. The tip of the tang is slightly pointy.

1C—The Scraper is made up of a metal/hard plastic flat shaft with a hard rubber tip. The hard rubber tip is flat and curved downward to be able to scrape the surface it moves along.

1D—The Steelo Brush is made up of a metal/hard plastic shaft. The bristles of the brush are at the head of the shaft and are made of steel wire.

1E—The Driver is a long, cylindrical metal shaft with a pointy head.

1F—View of the case and components in their open position.

1G—Left side view and right side view of the case and the components in their open position.

1H—Top view and bottom view of the case and the components in their closed positions with the Steelo Brush in its open position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

The invention is a compact device intended to clean the soles of shoes. The four components collectively can clean away debris, dirt, mud, chewing gum, snow, ice and remove stones from the soles of shoes. There is no product on the market currently available that is intended or able to clean the soles of shoes. Please see FIGS. 1B-1E for the individual uses of each component as follows:

Component #1—The Pick Tang is intended to pick out small stones and pebbles that get stuck in the grooves of the soles of shoes. The component is effective when used like a pick to remove stones and pebbles from the cavities found in the soles. It is most effective on soles with grooves and cavities. See FIG. 1B.

Component #2—The Scraper is intended to remove chewing gum and other sticky debris that collects on the soles of shoes. The component is effective when slid across the surface of the sole and the rubber tip scrapes the debris off. It is most effective on smooth soles. See FIG. 1C.

Component #3—The Steelo Brush is intended to brush away fine debris from the soles of shoes. Dust and light dirt can be removed using this component. The component is effective when used in a brushing motion over the dirt and debris. See FIG. 1D.

Component #4—The Driver is intended to remove dirt, mud, ice, snow and any other type of debris that is built up in the narrow grooves of the soles of shoes. The component is effective when pushed into the grooves and is able to push or drive the debris out of the groove. It is most effective on soles with grooves and cavities. See FIG. 1E.

Component #5—The Case houses all four components in their closed and locked position. The case comprises of two parts snapped and held together by four male/female connector combinations. See FIG. 1F.

Component #6—Four sets of male/female connectors holding the case together in a nut/bolt fashion.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

I, Sashen Naicker (inventor of the Clean Sole) was having difficulty cleaning the soles of my shoes for many years. There is nothing on the market that one can purchase to help with this process. I had to use household items like knives, screwdrivers and nails to clean the bottom of my shoes. My shoes collected a build up of debris, dirt, mud, snow, ice, tiny stones and chewing gum on the soles with everyday wear. I decided to invent a product that could clean all the build up that collected on the bottom of a person's shoe.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Clean Sole is a portable device that is able to clean the soles of shoes due to a build up of mud, dirt, ice, snow, chewing gum and other debris.

The steelo brush is able to brush away fine debris from the soles of the shoes and reach into the delicate grooves of soles intended for outdoor wear like hiking boots.

The scraper is used to scrape off dirt, chewing gum and debris from smooth soles that are commonly found on formal shoes. The rubber tip ensures that no damage is done to the soles of these shoes.

The driver is intended to push out mud, dirt, snow and ice from the crevices of shoes that are most commonly used in the outdoors like hiking boots.

The pick tang is used to remove debris, chewing gum and tiny stones from the soles of shoes with crevices in them. 

1. I, Sashen Naicker the inventor of the Clean Sole claim that my invention is unique in purpose and design with regards to cleaning the soles of shoes.
 2. I claim that component #1 (The Pick Tang) is unique in purpose and design to clean the soles of shoes by picking out stones and dirt from the cavities in the soles.
 3. I claim that component #2 (The Scraper) is unique in purpose and design to clean the soles of shoes by scraping the surface of the soles free of dirt and debris.
 4. I claim that component #3 (The Steelo Brush) is unique in purpose and design to clean the soles of shoes by brushing away debris and dirt from the soles.
 5. I claim that component #4 (The Driver) is unique in purpose and design to clean the soles of shoes by pushing/driving out dirt and debris (including ice and snow) from the narrow grooves found on the soles.
 6. I claim that component #5 (The Case) is unique in purpose and design to house and hold the previous mentioned four components in one central case.
 7. I claim that component #6 (The Male/Female Connectors) are unique in purpose and design to connect the two parts of the case together. 